YouTube Video Fetcher API

Overview

This API fetches the latest YouTube videos based on a specified date (publishedAfter) and stores them into a database if the video is not present earlier. It also displays the number of new videos retrieved after every call. Additionally, it provides optional parameters such as query, per_page, and no_of_pages to customize the results.

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository:

2. Create and Activate a Virtual Environment:

3. Install Dependencies: pip install python-dotenv pip install flask... and other modules

4. Set Database URL and YouTube API Key in .env File: YouTube API Key will expire after 30 days

5. Run the Application: flask run

Usage

• Access the application at http://localhost:5000 in your web browser.
• Use the search bar to search for YouTube videos.
• The application will fetch and display the latest videos based on the search query.
• Videos will be stored in the database to avoid duplicate entries.